agencia de certificacion profesional de la edificacion y la arquitectura sl.

Name

agencia de certificacion profesional de la edificacion y la arquitectura sl.

Legal name

Agencia de Certificación Profesional de la Edificación y la Arquitectura S.L.

Website

https://agenciacertificacionprofesional.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building and Construction Professional Certification

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Awarding Organizations & Credentialing Bodies (Certificates/Diplomas) (EDADAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Professional & Occupational Licensing Examination Authorities (EDADAFAD)

Keywords

• Professional certification services
• ISO 17024 certification
• Construction industry credentials
• ENAC accredited certification
• Competency validation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Certification Fees: ACP generates revenue primarily through professional certification fees charged at the point of initial certification. Fees vary by specialty and category level (Professional, Advanced, Expert), ranging from approximately €234 to €640. Fees include the full certification process: application review, advisor support, documentary review, two exam sittings within one year, interview, and certificate issuance and delivery.
2. Certificate Renewal Fees: Annual renewal fees for maintaining active certification status. Renewals range from approximately €175 to €480 depending on specialty and category. The renewal process includes application, advisor support, evaluation, reference verification, and certificate reissuance.
3. Category Upgrade Fees: Fees charged for professionals seeking to upgrade from a lower to a higher certification category (e.g., Professional to Advanced or Advanced to Expert). Prices range from approximately €235 to €593 depending on specialty and target category.
4. Certificate Copy Fees: A flat fee of €42 is charged for issuing duplicate copies of certificates.
5. Training Homologation Fees: ACP charges training institutions and universities for the homologation (accreditation) of their educational programs. These programs must meet ACP competency standards to qualify graduates for certification without additional training requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ACP certifies building and construction professionals in Spain under the ISO 17024 standard, issuing accredited credentials across six technical profiles (Consultor Técnico, Director de Ejecución, Auditor Energético, Coordinador de Seguridad y Salud, BIM Manager, and Jefe de Obra). Each profile is offered at three competency levels (Profesional, Avanzado, Experto), evaluated through a proprietary 75-competency model delivered via an online platform with self-assessment tools and digital examinations.

Product overview

ACP (Agencia de Certificación Profesional de la Edificación y la Arquitectura) is a professional certification agency offering a unified platform for certifying building and construction professionals in Spain. The company provides six core certification products: Consultor Técnico en Edificación, Director de Ejecución de Obra, Auditor Energético en Edificación, Coordinador de Seguridad y Salud en Edificación, BIM Manager en Edificación, and Jefe de Obra. Each certification is offered at three levels (Professional, Advanced, Expert) based on experience. The platform includes an online certification management system, self-assessment tools, and examination services. All certifications are accredited by ENAC under ISO 17024 standard.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Certificación de Consultor Técnico ENAC-accredited ISO 17024 professional certification for technical consultants in the building and construction sector, evaluated through ACP's 75-competency model and offered at three competency levels (Profesional, Avanzado, Experto) for practicing construction and building professionals in Spain.
• Certificación de Director de Ejecución ENAC-accredited ISO 17024 professional certification for site execution directors responsible for on-site delivery of construction works, evaluated through ACP's 75-competency model and offered at three competency levels (Profesional, Avanzado, Experto).
• Certificación de Auditor Energético ENAC-accredited ISO 17024 professional certification for energy auditors in buildings, covering energy performance assessment and verification, evaluated through ACP's 75-competency model and offered at three competency levels (Profesional, Avanzado, Experto).
• Certificación de Coordinador de Seguridad y Salud ENAC-accredited ISO 17024 professional certification for health and safety coordinators on construction sites, evaluated through ACP's 75-competency model and offered at three competency levels (Profesional, Avanzado, Experto).
• Certificación de BIM Manager ENAC-accredited ISO 17024 professional certification for Building Information Modeling (BIM) managers responsible for digital information management across construction projects, evaluated through ACP's 75-competency model and offered at three competency levels (Profesional, Avanzado, Experto).
• Certificación de Jefe de Obra ENAC-accredited ISO 17024 professional certification for site managers leading construction works, evaluated through ACP's 75-competency model and offered at three competency levels (Profesional, Avanzado, Experto).

Quantifiable outcome

• Certificates are valid for 4 years, after which professionals must demonstrate continued competency through re-examination and evaluation
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, major and core.

• Espacio BIM S.L.U.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 June 2026ACP renewed the homologation of the 'Master BIM Manager Internacional (+VR)' of Espacio BIM for an additional three years. The 1,500-hour program meets the specific training requirement for professional certification as BIM Manager in Building. Espacio BIM is an international professional services company specialized in BIM methodology and VR/AR/MR technologies.
• Colegio de la Arquitectura Técnica de Barcelona (Cateb)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 December 2025ACP renewed the homologation of three postgraduate courses from the Colegio de la Arquitectura Técnica de Barcelona: 'Dirección de ejecución profesional', 'Jefe de obra', and 'Coordinador de Seguridad y Salud en la Construcción'. These three-year renewals qualify graduates for Director de Ejecución, Jefe de Obra, and Safety Coordinator certifications respectively.
• CivileBIMminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2025ACP renewed the homologation of the Master BIM in Civil Engineering (200 hours) from CivileBIM for three years. The program qualifies graduates for professional certification as BIM Manager in Building. CivileBIM operates in collaboration with the Andalusia, Ceuta, and Melilla demarcation of the College of Civil Engineers.
• EditecaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 December 2024ACP renewed the homologation of the 'Master BIM Specialist' from Editeca for three years. The program qualifies graduates for BIM Manager certification in building. Editeca is an online school of design, architecture, engineering, and industry with over 5,000 alumni, and a member of EsBIM and buildingSMART.
• EADICminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024ACP renewed the homologation of two EADIC programs: the 'Máster Internacional en BIM Management' and the 'Máster Internacional en BIM Management en Infraestructuras e Ingeniería Civil'. Both three-year renewals qualify graduates for BIM Manager certification in building.
• Fundación Escuela de la EdificaciónminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2024ACP renewed the homologation of four courses and master's programs from the Fundación Escuela de la Edificación: Master's in Real Estate Asset and Facility Management BIM, Master's in Real Estate Asset and Property Management, Course on Industrialized Construction Specialist, and Course on Construction Management (Site Manager). Programs qualify graduates for CTE and/or JO certifications.
• BIM LearningminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 July 2023ACP renewed the homologation of the 'Master BIM Specialist' (93 hours) and 'Master BIM Total Expert' (125 hours) from BIM Learning for three years. Both programs qualify graduates for BIM Manager certification in building. BIM Learning specializes in BIM and Revit teaching with Autodesk-certified instructors.
• Espacio BIM S.L.U.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2023ACP renewed the homologation of the 'Master BIM Manager Internacional (+VR)' program of 1,500 hours from Espacio BIM for three years. The program qualifies graduates for BIM Manager certification in building.
• MUSAATminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2023MUSAAT (Mutual de Seguros a Prima Fija) provides scholarship grants of €200 to its members for ACP certification. Members with an active ACP certificate receive a 15% discount on their MUSAAT professional liability insurance. This partnership supports professional qualification among MUSAAT-insured technical architects.
• Espacio BIM S.L.U.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2022ACP renewed the homologation of Espacio BIM's Master BIM Manager program, qualifying graduates for BIM Manager professional certification.
• CivileminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2022ACP renewed the homologation of the Master BIM in Civil Engineering from Civile ICF SLP for access to BIM Manager certification. The program was developed in collaboration with the College of Civil Engineers and sponsored by leading sector companies.
• Escola Politècnica Superior d'Edificació de Barcelona (EPSEB)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 December 2016ACP signed a collaboration agreement with EPSEB (Universitat Politècnica de Barcelona) for homologation of EPSEB's training programs to meet ACP certification requirements. Signed by EPSEB Rector Enric Fossas and ACP General Manager Diana Tallo. EPSEB may use ACP's generic competency definitions as reference for developing new courses.
• Universidad Europea de Madrid (UEM)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 July 2016ACP signed a collaboration agreement with UEM under which UEM postgraduate courses in building and architecture are recognized to meet ACP certification training requirements. Signed by ACP General Manager Diana Tallo and UEM Director of Architecture and Engineering Óscar Liébana. UEM provides ACP examination facilities for UEM students.
• Colegio de Aparejadores y Arquitectos Técnicos de MadridcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016One of the two founding institutional promoters of ACP. Provides primary institutional backing, support for certification scheme development, and access to a large member base of technical architects in Madrid. The organization's manager Luis Gil-Delgado participated in the signing of ACP's first university collaboration agreements.
• Col·legi de l'Arquitectura Tècnica de Barcelona (Cateb)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016One of the two founding institutional promoters of ACP. Provides institutional backing, contributes to certification scheme development through its technical committees, and represents over 7,000 members and nearly 200 professional societies in the Barcelona province. Hosted the signing of ACP's initial collaboration agreements.
• Consejo General de la Arquitectura Técnica de España (CGATE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Supporting organization of ACP at the national level, representing the full chartered technical architecture profession across Spain. CGATE participates in ACP certification scheme committees, providing national coordination and legitimacy for ACP's certification programs.
• Cambra d'Empreses de Serveis ProfessionalsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Listed as an institutional collaborator of ACP, representing professional service companies.
• Colegio de Aparejadores y Arquitectos Técnicos de AlicanteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2016One of over 30 collaborating professional colleges that promote ACP certification to their members with exclusive discount agreements.
• Colegio de Aparejadores y Arquitectos Técnicos de BarcelonacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2016One of the founding promoters and primary collaborating colleges, representing over 7,000 members in Barcelona province.
• Colegio de Aparejadores y Arquitectos Técnicos de MadridcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2016One of the founding promoters and primary collaborating colleges, providing institutional support and member access in Madrid.
• Additional Collaborating Professional Colleges (30+)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2016Over 30 additional professional colleges across Spain including Alicante, Fuerteventura, Huesca, Murcia, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Soria, Lugo, Pontevedra, León, Cantabria, Salamanca, Girona, Badajoz, Burgos, Cáceres, Lleida, Ourense, Toledo, Valencia, Guipúzcoa, Cuenca, Lanzarote, Navarra, Gran Canaria, Valladolid, Zaragoza, and others that promote ACP certification to their members with discount agreements.
• Escuela Técnica Superior de la Edificación (ETSEM)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016ETSEM is listed as a university collaborator of ACP, providing training recognition and certification pathways for building engineering graduates. ETSEM is the leading technical school for building at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS): RICS is the global professional body for chartered surveyors and built environment professionals, offering ISO 17024-equivalent credentialing across construction and real estate. ACP explicitly aligns itself with RICS standards, making it a directly comparable credentialing peer serving overlapping professional segments in construction.
• Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB): CIOB is a UK-based international body chartered to certify construction professionals and managers through competency-based assessment. ACP references CIOB as an international benchmark and both organizations credential construction execution and management roles, making CIOB a clear peer in professional construction certification.
• Project Management Institute (PMI): PMI is the largest global credentialing body for project managers, including construction project management, with ISO-aligned competency frameworks. ACP positions itself alongside PMI using the same ISO 17024 quality seal, and PMI certification frequently overlaps with ACP's Director de Ejecución and BIM Manager profiles.
• Bureau Veritas Certification: Bureau Veritas is a global TIC (testing, inspection, certification) operator with active operations in Spain covering persons and systems certification. It serves as a broad incumbent that operates person certification schemes in adjacent professional domains, competing for the same pool of credentialed professionals in Spain.

Direct peers

• AENOR (Asociación Española de Normalización): AENOR is Spain's national standards body and a major domestic certification provider for persons, products, and management systems. As a Spanish-headquartered credentialing organization operating under national accreditation, AENOR is a direct comparable in person certification services and adjacent to ACP's building sector focus.

Regional players

• ICEX España Internacionalización: ICEX is the Spanish public entity that supports internationalization of Spanish professionals and businesses, including competency recognition abroad. ACP's international certificates positioning parallels ICEX export-readiness programs, both targeting Spanish professionals seeking cross-border recognition.

Emerging players

• buildingSMART International: buildingSMART is the global authority on open BIM standards and a listed ACP collaborator. While not a direct certifier, buildingSMART's competency framework for BIM professionals overlaps directly with ACP's BIM Manager profile, making it a peer in shaping industry-recognized competency standards.
• Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE): CABE is a UK-headquartered professional body that certifies building engineers and certifies competency across building surveying and engineering. CABE provides an analogous competency-based certification model for building professionals and competes in the same international credentialing space as ACP.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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